7 Bedroom Detached Country House, Windlestone Manor, Windlestone, County Durham

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule | Hall | WC | Sitting Room | Family Room | Dining Room | Sun Room | Games Room | Kitchen | Utility Room | Office | Leisure Room | Integral Double Garage

First Floor
Principal Bedroom Suite with Bathroom & Walk-in Dressing Room | Three Further Double Bedrooms (One En-suite) | Family Bathroom

Above Leisure Room
Gymnasium | Shower Room | Changing Rooms | Sauna | Toning Table Room

Second Floor
Five Versatile Rooms Currently Used as Additional Bedrooms and Office Space | Shower Room

Externally
Landscaped Gardens & Grounds | Outdoor Seating & Entertaining Areas | Folly | Two Ponds | Kennels & Dog Runs | Gardeners WC | Store Room | Detached Garage | Ample Parking

The Property
Windlestone Manor is a modern country house occupying beautiful private gardens and grounds offering scope for further residential development. The property sits in an elevated position with glorious rural surroundings, yet within easy reach of local and regional centres. Built to an exceptional standard, Windlestone Manor presents an elegant exterior and sleek, contemporary interiors. The accommodation is laid out over three floors incorporating magnificent reception rooms and seven bedrooms, along with a superb games room and leisure suite with a gymnasium.

The entrance is framed by a grand portico with balcony above, with a vestibule leading on to the light and welcoming central hall. Versatile reception rooms provide space for every occasion, from the lovely relaxing sitting room to the elegant formal dining room and the generous yet cosy family room. Neutral colour palettes and subtle lighting create an inviting atmosphere.

The stylish kitchen features an impressive array of bespoke cabinetry topped with granite worksurfaces with a central island providing additional preparation space and a casual dining area. A range cooker is set within a striking inglenook and is complemented by a selection of discreetly integrated appliances. A separate utility room offers further practicality, and leads through to the integral double garage, currently adapted for use as a dedicated office space.

To the rear, a spectacular sunroom is bathed in natural light, thanks to full-height wraparound glazing and a striking overhead skylight. Adjoining this is the generously sized games room, comfortably accommodating a full-size snooker table with a bar at one end. While ideal for entertaining, it could equally serve as an additional reception space. Both of these rooms open directly onto the patio and gardens beyond, providing a fantastic indoor/outdoor living space to enjoy with friends and family.

The south wing of Windlestone Manor is dedicated to leisure and wellbeing, arranged over two floors. It includes a gymnasium with space for a range of equipment, along with a sauna, shower room, changing facilities, and a separate room currently used for digital toning tables.

The first floor is arranged around a broad and elegant central landing providing access to four spacious bedrooms. The principal suite offers a true sense of luxury, comprising a beautifully light and airy bedroom, walk-in dressing room, and en-suite. The en-suite features a whirlpool bath with a built-in waterproof digital television, alongside a striking double-ended walk-through shower with dual shower heads and three-way body jets. The remaining three bedrooms are finished to a high standard, with the guest room also enjoying en-suite facilities. The other rooms share a boutique-style bathroom, featuring gleaming travertine tiles, a freestanding bath with a built-in waterproof television, and a walk-in shower with seating that transforms into a steam room at the touch of a button.

A separate staircase leads to the second floor, where three further bedrooms and an additional room, currently used as a storeroom, are all illuminated by skylights. Served by a shower room, these versatile spaces offer excellent flexibility and could be adapted to suit a variety of needs, such as additional bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms or guest accommodation, providing impressive scope for multi-purpose living.

Externally
Windlestone Manor sits within wonderful private gardens and grounds extending in all to around 1.5 acres. The imposing pillared entrance provides a suitably impressive arrival to the property. Electronically operated steel security gates open to the driveway which curves up to the house, passing through a small section of woodland. To the front of the property is a large gravelled parking and turning area with an attractive central fountain. The detached garage offers additional secure parking with electric roller door.

The gardens and grounds are beautifully maintained and have been designed to make the most of the elevated position with views over open countryside. A variety of outdoor seating areas capture the sun throughout the day and at all times of the year, with an expansive patio accessed from the sun room and a decked terrace overlooking the gardens. There are two ponds, one of which is heated, and features a waterfall. For animal lovers, there are two purpose-built dog kennels in brick, block and slate construction with concrete dog runs. Secure fencing runs around three sides of the boundary, with a 2m stone wall to the roadside boundary ensuring a safe enclosure for pets.

Tucked in the northwest corner of the grounds is the fabulous and unusual folly, a mock castle complete with twin towers and a turreted façade adding a unique touch to Windlestone Manor. Planning permission has been granted to transform the current folly into a separate two-storey dwelling.

Planning Permission Ref: DM/24/01718/FPA

Local Information
Windlestone Manor is set in a stunning elevated rural position, a short distance to the west of the village of Rushyford, while the nearby market towns of Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Sedgefield provide everyday professional, retail and recreational services. Durham and Darlington city centres, which are also within easy reach, provide comprehensive cultural, educational and shopping facilities. The surrounding rural area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and the property is well-placed for the Durham Dales and both the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

For schooling, a number of primary school and secondary schools, together with a selection of community colleges, are available in the surrounding villages and towns. There are a number of private schools available in nearby Durham, Wolsingham, Yarm, Barnard Castle and Newcastle.

For the commuter the A1(M) provides easy access to the major regional centres of Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire. East Coast mainline rail services are available from Darlington and from Newcastle there are links to all areas of the UK. For air travel both Teesside International Airport and Newcastle International Airport are within easy reach.

Approximate Mileages
A1(M) Junction 60 3.5 miles | Bishop Auckland 4.3 miles | Newton Aycliffe 4.4 miles | Sedgefield 6.3 miles | Durham City Centre 9.5 miles | Darlington City Centre 10.5 miles | Teesside International Airport 15.3 miles | Newcastle City Centre 29.6 miles | Newcastle International Airport 35.9 miles

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. It benefits from oil-fired central heating and is equipped with a CCTV and alarm security system.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

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